Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Most Wanted Federal Documents

The Center for Democracy & Technology and OpenTheGovernment.org have published a list of the Top Ten Most Wanted Federal Documents in Show Us the Data (March 2009).

Based on a survey posted on the web, the Top Ten documents are:

1. Public Access to All Congressional Research Service Reports2. Information About the Use of TARP and Bailout Funds3. Open and Accessible Federal Court Documents Through the PACER System4. Current Contractor Projects5. Court Settlements Involving Federal Agencies6. Access to Comprehensive Information About Legislation and Congressional Actions via THOMAS or Public Access to Legislative Information Service7. Online Access to Electronic Campaign Disclosures8. Daily Schedules of the President and Cabinet Officials9. Personal Financial Disclosures from Policymakers Across Government10. State Medicaid Plans and Waivers

Read the report for more information about each of these items and about promising new government websites that provide greater transparency to government actions and policies.